Senior ISSE | DoD RMF & Cloud Security (Hybrid)

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Enlighten is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to design systems across multiple enclaves with differing data protection requirements. You should understand distributed architectures and cloud-based big data solutions, and be willing to work a hybrid schedule in Columbia, MD with flexibility for changes.

The role requires DoD RMF experience, authorization documentation work, and collaboration with diverse teams. Strong communications and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active Secret U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• 9+ years of ISSE experience with large multi-tier programs; OR 7 years with Masters; OR 13 years with High School Diploma.
• Experience implementing DoD system accreditation processes (DIACAP acceptable and RMF preferred).
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP protocols, computer architectures, and network topologies.
• DoD 8140 compliance with IAT Level II (SSCP, Security+, CCNA-Security, or GSEC).
• Experience with DISA STIGs and SRGs, vulnerability management tools, and RMF system of record (eMASS/Xacta).
• Hybrid work capability with 1–2 days/week at the Columbia, MD office.

Responsibilities

• Create, review and edit authorization documentation for completeness and accuracy per federal and DoD policy.
• Implement DoD RMF system accreditation processes.
• Assess use case and risk of integrated open source and COTS/GOTS components.
• Utilize vulnerability management systems and automated security scanning tools.
• Explain concepts clearly, gather data, and collaborate with diverse audiences.
• Apply DISA STIGs/SRGs as required in the accreditation process.
• Follow established processes and establish defensible ones where none exist.
• Provide security planning, assessment, risk analysis and risk management support.
• Recommend system-level security solutions to meet posture requirements.
• Support government enforcement of trusted relationships among external systems.
• Apply IA policy to design secure networking and enclave environments.
• Interact well with others to complete work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RMF

DIACAP

eMASS

Xacta

DISA STIGs/SRGs

NIST SP 800-53

Job description

Enlighten is seeking an Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) to design systems across multiple enclaves with differing data protection requirements. You should understand distributed architectures and cloud-based big data solutions, and be willing to work a hybrid schedule in Columbia, MD with flexibility for changes.

The role requires DoD RMF experience, authorization documentation work, and collaboration with diverse teams. Strong communications and analytical skills are essential.